Windows 10: Desktop PC Crashes when under any load for an extended time, event id's 18 and 46, Windows 11

New system,Doesnt crash when idle without any game video editing software open. When under load it powers off like the switch was flicked. new windows 11 installation fresh wiped m.2 nvme ssdInstalled all up to date drivers, checked bios update and CPU compatability New 1200 WATT PSU Core Reactor IINew a year ago Ryzen 9 5900x BRAND NEW ROG STRIX B550 FBrand New 64gb Trident Z neo ramThermals are good with nothing out of the ordinaryIm really just hoping its not windows or my cpu because I just purhcased a key for windows when I should have installed linux.Maybe a CPU underclock would help wit

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Event 45 Error: Could Not Load Crash Dump Driver; Then Event 46 Error: Crash dump initialization failed!

Lester:

I tried the in-place upgrade with the same results. I still get the Event/Error 45 and 46 as noted above. I tried installing Windows 11 to a new clean partition and have dual boot configured for testing purposes. The install to the clean partition works flawlessly, including being able to sleep without crashing and no Event 45 and 46. I suspect switching motherboards might be the root cause, but still would like a fix without having to wipe and re-load the OS.

 

WHEA ID 46

Hi!

Recently i've changed the motherboard, CPU and RAM on my PC, after which, my computer has been randomly giving me the BSOD when playing games, when checking Event id for the cause of the crash the following error is produced with event id 46:

A fatal hardware error has occurred.

Component: Memory

Error Source: Machine Check Exception

The details view of this entry contains further information.

the following Minidump file was produced following the crash: 022624-7000-01.zip
anyone has any idea whats causing the crash? i've tried checking the cooling systems and everything works fine, and i've changed the RAM but the crashes still happen.

 

Event Id 18

Hi Bob. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, here to help you.

Try these fixes for Event ID 18 crash Processor Cache Hierarchy error:

https://www.reddit.com/r/AMDHelp/comments/hq7jc...

https://linustechtips.com/topic/1305638-event-i...

https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/11...

https://community.amd.com/t5/processors/whea-lo...



2) Update your drivers and BIOS/UEFI firmware from the PC or motherboard maker's Support Downloads web page, using the full model number, Serial Number or Dell Service Tag on sticker. Compare the latest drivers available for download with the ones presently installed in Device Manager reached by right clicking the Start button. Make sure you have the latest BIOS or UEFI firmware, Chipset, Display (Video), Sound, USB3, Bluetooth, Network and all other drivers, or else download and install the latest now.

Updating drivers from the Device Manager or Windows Update is rarely enough. The most basic thing we need to learn to maintain a PC is keep the latest manufacturer's drivers installed from their Support Downloads web page. Everything else depends on this.

3) Go over Windows using this checklist to make sure the install is set up correctly, optimized for best performance, and any needed repairs get done: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki...

Start with Step 4 to turn off Startup freeloaders which can conflict and cause issues, then Step 7 to check for infection the most thorough way, then step 10 to check for damaged System Files, and also Step 16 to test a new Local Admin account to replace yours which may be corrupted. Then if necessary continue with the other steps to go over your install most thoroughly.

4) If nothing else works then do a Repair Install, by installing Media Creation Tool, open tool and choose to Upgrade Now. This reinstalls Windows while keeping files, programs and most settings in place, is the most stable method to advance to the latest version, and solves most problems. Tutorial here: https://www.tomshardware.com/how-to/fix-windows...

HARDWARE TESTS -

1) Test the memory using WIndows Memory Diagnostics: https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-det...

If problems are found then test the RAM overnight to stress it with the best bootable test memtest86, following this guide to test both sticks and slots:

https://www.tomshardware.com/how-to/how-to-test...

2) Test the hard drive or SSD with diagnostics:

https://www.lifewire.com/free-hard-drive-testin...

https://mashtips.com/ssd-health-test-and-perfor...

HP and Dell have hardware diagnostics triggered by tapping the ESC or F12 keys respectively as you power on.

Best is to use the HDD/SSD manufacturer's own if there is one, otherwise use Seatools bootable long test: http://blog.nowherelan.com/2013/04/04/boot-seat...

Follow this up with a full Disk Check from the Command Prompt in Repair Mode or from bootable media: https://www.groovypost.com/howto/check-hard-dri... if necessary from the Command Prompt at boot: https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2294-advanc...

3) Stress test the rest of your hardware:

https://techguided.com/best-tools-to-stress-tes...

If no hardware problems are found then look over this tutorial for a gold standard Clean Install which compiles the best possible Install of Windows which will stay that way as long as you stick with the tools and methods given, has zero reported problems, and is better than any amount of money could buy: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki...

The reason I suggest this is that no one who has adopted the install in the above link has ever come back to report further problems I've seen, including another version failure. This is because everything in Windows 10 is dependent upon the quality of the install, especially Version Updates which will choke on lesser quality installs, and there is no possibility of problems if you stick ONLY with the steps, tools and methods in that tutorial.

It is also one of life's great learning experiences that will permanently make you the master of your PC because you will learn everything that works best and how to keep it that way.

Report back results for each step so I know what else to suggest.

Feel free to ask back any questions. Based on the results you post back I may have other suggestions if necessary.

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